isern associats: house in sant pol de mar

‘house in sant pol de mar’ by isern associats, catalonia, spainimage © adria goulaall images courtesy of daniel isern

taking after the many pine trees that dot the impossibly steep site, the ‘house in sant pol de mar’ by barcelona-based practice isern associates containsa series of protruding volumes branching from a central trunk anchored into the hillside. the stacked cubical forms cantilevering the interior programinto the forest environment, shade an exterior porch below, and create an outdoor terrace above. the vertical relationship between the cluster of volumesdefines the crux of the architecture, overlapping spaces that each offer a unique set of views, qualities of light and orientations. a balance of concrete, iron, wood and stone mirrors the harmony between interior and exterior functions, with a stunning view of the balearic sea.

image © adria goula

captionimage © adria goula

sections of wood and concreteimage © adria goula

street-level entranceimage © adria goula

image © adria goula

living roomimage © adria goula

living room and kitchenimage © adria goula

exterior deckimage © miguel bargalló

bedroomimage © adria goula

image © miguel bargalló

image © miguel bargalló

floor plan / level 0

floor plan / level 1

floor plan / level 2

floor plan / level 3

elevation